Solving FBA Shipping with Multiple Marketplaces and SKUs on Shopify

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Setting Up the FBA Shipping App with Multiple Amazon Marketplaces
   • 2.1 Store Owner with Amazon Marketplaces in Germany and the United States
   • 2.2 Different SKUs for the Same Products
   • 2.3 Basic App Setup
   • 2.4 Why You Need to Duplicate Your Products
3. Using the Locksmith App
   • 3.1 Introduction to Locksmith
   • 3.2 Benefits of Using Locksmith
   • 3.3 Setting Up Locks on Your Products
4. Conclusion
5. FAQs

Introduction

In this article, we will discuss how to set up your FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) shipping app if you have multiple Amazon marketplaces and are selling the same products with different SKUs in each marketplace. We will guide you through the process of setting up the FBA shipping app and explain why duplicating your products is necessary. Additionally, we will introduce the Locksmith app, which can help hide and show specific products to customers based on their location.

Setting Up the FBA Shipping App with Multiple Amazon Marketplaces

2.1 Store Owner with Amazon Marketplaces in Germany and the United States

Imagine you are a store owner with Amazon marketplaces in both Germany and the United States. You sell the same products in each location, but unfortunately, when Amazon received your products, they assigned different SKUs to your US products. This means you have two SKUs for the same product.

2.2 Different SKUs for the Same Products

Having different SKUs for the same product poses a challenge when using platforms like Shopify and a third-party app like FBA shipping. Amazon will not ship your FBA products outside of the location they are stored in. This is where the FBA shipping app comes in, specifically the multi-channel fulfillment feature.

2.3 Basic App Setup

To begin the app setup, go to your Shopify dashboard and click on "Apps." Find the FBA shipping app by Byte Stand. Enter your Amazon credentials by clicking the green circle with the white cog. Make sure to enter both your US and non-US credentials. After entering your credentials, click the green button to save them.

2.4 Why You Need to Duplicate Your Products

Duplicating your products is necessary to ensure that the app can pull the correct products from Amazon based on the customer's location. In the FBA shipping app, go to the "Products" section. Duplicate your products and assign the appropriate SKUs to them. It's important to ensure that the fulfillment service columns for your duplicated products still say "FBA shipping."

Using the Locksmith App

3.1 Introduction to Locksmith

The Locksmith app is a useful tool that helps store owners hide and show specific products to customers based on their location. It allows you to create locks on your products, ensuring that the right products are shown to the right customers.

3.2 Benefits of Using Locksmith

By using Locksmith, you can avoid confusing your customers with duplicated products on your Shopify store. For example, you can set it up so that your US customers only see the US SKUs, while your German customers only see the German SKUs. This helps streamline the shopping experience and prevent any confusion.

3.3 Setting Up Locks on Your Products

To start using Locksmith, you can find the app in the Shopify app store. It offers plenty of videos, FAQs, and instructions to guide you through the process of setting up locks on your products. Once you have completed the Locksmith setup, you can now ship the correct SKUs to the respective countries, ensuring a smooth fulfillment process for your customers.

Conclusion

Setting up your FBA shipping app to work with multiple Amazon marketplaces can be a complex process. However, by following the steps outlined in this article, you can ensure that your products are correctly assigned SKUs and shipped to the appropriate locations. Additionally, integrating the Locksmith app can help streamline your store and improve the overall customer experience.

FAQs

Q: Why do I need to duplicate my products?

A: Duplicating products is necessary to ensure that the FBA shipping app can identify and pull the correct products from Amazon based on the customer's location. This is important as it allows for efficient fulfillment and shipping processes.

Q: Can I use the FBA shipping app without duplicating my products?

A: Duplicating your products is a crucial step in setting up the FBA shipping app with multiple Amazon marketplaces. Without duplicating the products, the app won't be able to differentiate between the different SKUs assigned to the same product in different marketplaces.

Q: How does the Locksmith app help with product visibility?

A: The Locksmith app helps store owners hide and show specific products to customers based on their location. This ensures that customers only see the relevant products for their region, preventing confusion and streamlining the shopping experience.